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7-minute read

Using A Personal Loan To Buy A House: Is It Possible?

A personal loan usually can’t be used to buy a house, but it can help in other ways. Learn how to use a personal loan in connection with a home purchas...

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5-minute read

Are Homeowners Using Their Home Equity To Pay For Home Improvements? Do They Even Know They Can?

A Rocket Loans study found that many homeowners can’t define a home equity loan and often turn to cash or card when it comes to financing home projects...

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Gen Z Is Averaging Higher Credit Scores Than Millennials: Is It Financial Competence Or Timing?

A Rocket Loans study revealed that Gen Zers have higher average credit scores than Millennials. How do other generations stack up?

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Home Improvements That Add Value And Provide A Return On Investment

Learn about simple and major home improvements that can add value to your home and recoup costs.

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6-minute read

Can You Get A Loan For A Down Payment?

You can get a loan for a down payment in rare cases, but lenders may not approve your mortgage. Learn why you shouldn’t use a personal loan for a home ...

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7-minute read

Long-Term Personal Loans: What To Know About A Lengthier Repayment Term

A long-term personal loan has a lengthier repayment term and lower payments than typical loans, but it ultimately costs more. Get the full scoop on this opti...

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6-minute read

Do Personal Loans Hurt Your Credit Score?

A personal loan can affect your credit score in numerous ways, good and bad. Learn how a personal loan can hurt your credit, and how it can help it as well.<...

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7-minute read

How Soon Can You Trade In A Financed Car?

How soon you should trade in your financed car may depend on how you financed it and how much equity you have in the car. See what to expect fo...

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6-minute read

Average Credit Card Debt In America, And How To Manage Your Own

The average credit card debt per person differs depending on location, age and other factors. Learn what those factors are and how to manage your own debt.

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5-minute read

Promissory Notes For Personal Loans: A Guide

A promissory note is a legal document with a borrower’s promise to repay a lender according to the loan terms. Learn about promissory notes for persona...

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8-minute read

What Is A Personal Loan? A Complete Guide

A personal loan gives a borrower a lump sum of cash to use as they see fit. Learn what exactly a personal loan is, how it works and some of its top benefits....

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6-minute read

401(k) Loans: How To Borrow Money From Your Retirement Savings

With a 401(k) loan, you can borrow money from your retirement savings and repay it back into your account. Discover what goes into borrowing from your 401(k)...

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8-minute read

7 Home Staging Tips To Sell Fast

Ready to sell your home, but need help with home staging? Read on to learn how staging affects home sale price, plus tips to stage your home like a pro...

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4-minute read

Inexpensive Options For Medical Care When You Don’t Have Insurance

Learn how to keep prioritizing your health even when health insurance feels up in the air. 

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3-minute read

Who Pays For Repairs After A Home Inspection?

The inspection is complete! But there are a few things to address. Who pays for repairs after a home inspection? Read on to find out more.

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5-minute read

What To Know About Personal Loan Deferment

With your lender’s approval, loan deferment pauses repayment for a time. Learn everything you should know before requesting a deferral of your personal...

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5-minute read

A Complete Guide To Share-Secured Loans

A share-secured loan lets you use your savings account balance as collateral on the loan. Discover how these loans work and how to get one, along with their ...

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5-minute read

Applying For A Loan Online Vs. In Person: Which Is Better?

Can’t decide between applying for a loan online vs. in person? See the pros and cons of each option so you can determine which one makes the most sense...

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